It is one of those odd Primal Scream albums where they pull it all together--roping in the hard rock, free jazz, club beats, flowery psychedelia, the worship of the Stooges, and a devotion to avant-garde cinema--building upon the past in an attempt to get closer to the future.

In my opinion, Primal Scream's best album to date. Although long, this album rarely has low points. The opener "2013" is a perfect track alongIn my opinion, Primal Scream's best album to date. Although long, this album rarely has low points. The opener "2013" is a perfect track along with many others on the album.…Expand

The best of all Primal Scream's world. Sprawling, hazy, and enjoyable. It would be tough to brand Primal Scream and the same with this album.The best of all Primal Scream's world. Sprawling, hazy, and enjoyable. It would be tough to brand Primal Scream and the same with this album.
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